Careers & Opportunities

Housing Solutions for the Southwest

Finance & Operations Director

Position Type: Full-Time (Finance 60% / Operations 40%)
Reports To: Executive Director
Location: Housing Solutions office, not a remote position
Supervises: Finance Lead

Housing Solutions is a multi-entity organization, including interrelated for-profit and non-profit entities. Housing Solutions is also an affordable housing developer and property manager and operates a restricted revolving loan fund. The agency also operates multiple housing stability public-facing programs. The agency’s program budget is approximately 1M annually.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

The Finance & Operations Director provides strategic leadership and oversight of the agency’s financial management, operational systems, and organizational infrastructure. This position ensures strong financial stewardship, effective internal processes, compliance with organizational policies and funding requirements, and efficient day-to-day operations that support the agency’s mission.

Working closely with the Executive Director and leadership team, the Finance & Operations Director supports long-term sustainability by providing accurate financial analysis, strengthening internal controls, improving operational systems, and ensuring the organization has the tools and resources needed to deliver high-quality services to the community.

Essential Job Functions

Financial Leadership & Oversight (Approximately 60%)

• Supervise Finance Team
• Provide leadership and oversight of the agency’s financial operations, including budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and internal controls.
• Develop, monitor, and maintain annual organizational budgets in collaboration with department leaders and the Executive Director.
• Prepare regular financial reports and analysis for leadership to support informed decision-making.
• Monitor organizational financial performance, identify trends, and recommend adjustments to support fiscal sustainability.
• Oversee accounts payable and accounts receivable processes to ensure accurate and timely financial transactions.
• Maintain accurate financial records and ensure compliance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and nonprofit accounting standards.
• Coordinate with external accounting professionals, auditors, and financial partners as needed.
• Ensure annual audit preparation, including documentation gathering, financial review, and implementation of audit recommendations.
• Maintain strong internal controls related to cash management, purchasing, approvals, and financial documentation.
• Review contracts, agreements, and financial commitments to ensure alignment with organizational budgets and policies.
• Support financial policies, procedures, and systems improvements to strengthen organizational effectiveness.
• Payroll Administration, including the administration of employee benefits and posting payroll allocation in the accounting software
• Reconcile revolving loan fund, including loan receivable portfolios and restricted funds for state and local reporting purposes.
• Reconciliation of allowable expenses for restricted funding and the associated net asset tracking.
• State and local sales tax reporting, when necessary

Operations Leadership & Administration (Approximately 40%)

• Provide leadership and oversight of organizational operations, ensuring efficient systems and processes across the agency.
• Support the development, implementation, and improvement of operational policies, procedures, and workflows.
• Oversee day-to-day office operations, including vendor relationships, facility coordination, technology needs, and administrative systems.
• Manage operational contracts and service agreements to ensure effective delivery and cost efficiency.
• Responsible for leasing office space and primary contact for office tenants
• Support organizational planning efforts, including strategic initiatives, process improvements, and agency growth efforts.
• Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency through technology, automation, and updated systems.
• Ensure organizational records, administrative files, and compliance documentation are maintained appropriately.
• Support human resource operations in partnership with leadership, including personnel systems, payroll, benefits coordination, onboarding processes, and policy implementation.
• Assist with organizational risk management and ensure appropriate insurance, licensing, and compliance documentation is maintained.
• Serve as a resource to staff regarding operational processes, policies, and administrative systems.

Leadership & Collaboration

• Partner with the Executive Director and leadership team to advance organizational goals and priorities.
• Provide financial insight and operational recommendations to support strategic decision-making for all agency programs.
• Promote a culture of accountability, collaboration, continuous improvement, and mission alignment.
• Participate in organizational meetings, planning activities, and special initiatives as assigned.
• Represent the organization professionally with community partners, vendors, and stakeholders.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, nonprofit management, or related field; equivalent experience may be considered.
• Experience managing nonprofit financial operations, budgets, and reporting.
• Strong understanding of nonprofit accounting practices and financial controls.
• Experience developing budgets, analyzing financial data, and communicating financial information to non-financial audiences.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Demonstrated ability to improve systems and operational processes.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in a nonprofit or community-based organization.
• Experience with federal, state, or local funding environments.
• Knowledge of nonprofit compliance requirements.
• Experience with accounting software and operational management systems.
• Experience supporting organizational growth and strategic initiatives.

Skills & Competencies

• Strategic and analytical thinking
• Financial management and accountability
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Systems improvement mindset
• Clear written and verbal communication
• Ability to build collaborative relationships
• Commitment to nonprofit mission-driven work
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment

Physical & Work Environment

This position primarily works in the Housing Solutions office with occasional community meetings, vendor interactions, and organizational events. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

How to Apply

How to apply: We encourage applicants from all diverse backgrounds to apply. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

Resume and cover letter are required for consideration. Please send to both: nschaufele@gmail.com and careers@swhousingsolutions.com.